L'Monique King

2 weeks ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

There’s a gentleman in Columbia, S.C., who enjoys his own company, the comfort of the familiar surroundings where he was born and raised and, quite possibly, dusting and polishing numerous awards. Alvin A. McEwen is an award-winning blogger and community activist who graduated from Winthrop University with a degree in mass communications. How fitting, because McEwen’s messages to the masses remain sorely needed, appreciated and impactful.

1 month ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

Charlotte has many long-term residents who have richly contributed to the area’s growing inclusivity. It’s no secret that the LGBTQ+ community contributes to community richness in a multitude of ways. From Nonprofit CEOs to artists, we are the threads that create a rainbow so rich it shines brightly for all residents. One of those threads can be found in a 1926 quadruplex in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood.

2 months ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

Stonewall Sports is just bursting with dedicated and wonderful staffers to help any interested participant find their footing while making new friends doing something healthy. During this interview QNotes is pleased to share with you some insight into one of those individuals. Bryce Moffett has been working and living in Charlotte since moving to the area from Kentucky in 2016.

2 months ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

It’s not often you meet a native Charlottean, but we found one. This unicorn has been living in the Plaza Midwood area for over 30 years with a partner she absolutely adores. During this interview, long time musician, actress and nonprofit organization founder Gina Stewart shares details of her life as a Charlotte community member fortunate enough to make her livelihood acting and supporting the arts. L’Monique King: What led you to becoming an artist?

Feb 28, 2025 | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

In 1973, a landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, legalized abortion in the United States. The ruling established that the U.S. Constitution protects a person’s right to privacy, which included the right to control pregnancy. Prior to that, real life horror stories were not uncommon: women being forced to bring pregnancies to term even in cases of incest, rape or medical harm to the mother while others found painful, unregulated and dangerous remedies.